55-year-old b-boy represents Stittsville at hip hop festival
He doesn’t fit the usual hip hop stereotypes. He’s 55 years old, has a head of thinning grey hair, and he lives on a quiet cul-de-sac in Stittsville. Steve “Buddha” Leafloor is a…
Public Meeting re: 173 Huntmar on September 9
The City of Ottawa is holding a Public Meeting on September 9 to discuss a proposed plan of subdivision for 173 Huntmar Drive. The property is just north of Fairwinds, on Huntmar…
Furniture stores, restaurants part of a proposed development in Kanata North
A Brick and La-Z-Boy could be coming to Kanata North. They’re included on a site plan proposed for land a 345 Didsbury Road, just north of Stittsville behind the Canadian…
Stittsville sisters’ swimming school celebrates success
Two Stittsville students are wrapping up a second succesful season for their swimming lesson business. Caitlin (above left) and Kylie Negus taught about 150 students this summer at Stittsville Swim, a business they…
Are you on the voters’ list? Here’s how to find out
The City of Ottawa is advising residents to check that their names are on the voters’ list in order to to avoid any delays at the voting place when you…
Site Plan Control submitted for 109 Iber Road
A Site Plan Control has been submitted to the City of Ottawa for 109 Iber Road, just south of the building that’s home to Dragon’s Lair Beads: “The building is…
Six back-to-school traffic safety tips from the Ottawa police
Ottawa Police are reminding motorists and pedestrians to be aware of the extra children and youth on city streets over the next few days. Kids will be returning to school and…
Musician Kathleen Edwards is opening a coffee shop in Stittsville
Kathleen Edwards is opening a coffee shop called Quitters on Stittsville Main, just south of Abbott Street. There are signs up now on the building and renovations are underway inside.…
City Council notes (August 27)
Ottawa City Council approved two Kanata zoning amendments and rejected a third at a council meeting on August 27: 370 Huntmar Drive: Council approved an amendment to “permit a multi-building…
PHOTOS: Ottawa Fury FC practice at Walter Baker Park
About 200 kids and parents watched the Ottawa Fury FC practice on Tuesday night at Walter Baker Park. The interactive event was hosted by the West Ottawa Soccer Club and included free t-shirts, the Fury…
Mould, leaks, rust and more: GRC pool won’t open until at least May 2015
Repairs to fix mould, leaks, rust, and structural integrity issues will delay the re-opening of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex pool until at least May 2015. That’s the earliest you’ll be…
Future Stittsville will include 70,499 friendly neighbours
Stittsville has one of the fastest-growing populations in all of Ottawa. Here’s a chart showing growth from 2001 to 2031. The data is based on census numbers (2001-2011) and City…
Garbage pick-up among City services affected by Labour Day
Several City of Ottawa services will be affected by the Labour Day Monday holiday on September 1. There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, or garbage collection on Labour Day. Labour Day’s pickup will…
Goulbourn Rec gyms closed for maintenance from August 30 to September 5
Goulbourn Recreation Complex gyms and activity rooms will be closed for annual maintenance from August 30 until September 5. The work includes cleaning and painting of the facility. The arena…
31-unit townhouse development planned for 6371 Hazeldean
A Plan of Subdivision for 6371 Hazeldean Road has been submitted to the City of Ottawa: “Proposal for Draft Plan approval for a 31-unit townhouse development on a private street.…